State Assembly Republicans have a plan to assist thousands of people still waiting to have their unemployment claims sorted out, by the Department of Workforce Development. Majority Leader Jim Steinke spoke during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday. "How long are these 140,000 people supposed to wait? How long can people go without any income, without being able to pay their bills? And how long are we going to tolerate the excuses from the administration , without any real … [Read More...]
Johnson says U.S. shut down too much of economy in response to pandemic
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson thinks the country closed too much of its economy when the coronavirus outbreak started. The Wisconsin Republican told the online news publication Axios the country "overreacted" at first. "We closed too much of our economy down, and I don't think we focused enough on what we needed to do: isolate the sick, quarantine them, protect the vulnerable." "At the same time, elected officials. I'm not overly critical . . . . they've had to make really tough decisions … [Read More...]
Nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
There were nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin on Wednesday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 10,138 new test results, of which 598 - 5.6 percent - were positive. That compares with 495 new cases and a positive test rate of 3.9 percent on Tuesday. Updated #COVID19_WI numbers, with Langlade County reporting a death for the first time. Please, protect yourself and your community. Physical distance, wear a mask when appropriate, and wash hands often to … [Read More...]
Wisconsin joins suit over coronavirus relief funds for schools
Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit to keep private schools in the state from getting coronavirus stimulus money. Attorney General Josh Kaul said Wisconsin's share of the $13 billion in CARES money is at risk. “The funds allocated to schools in the CARES Act provide vital support at a time when schools have had to make significant changes to the way they teach students,” Kaul said in a press release. “Instead of ignoring congressional intent and diverting funds away from public schools, … [Read More...]
State is providing PPE to businesses and schools
The state of Wisconsin is shipping millions of cloth face masks and other types of personal protective equipment to schools, food processors and businesses. Wisconsin Emergency Management is providing 4,200 infrared thermometers to public, charter and private schools. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is sending another 60,000 face masks to local food processors and other businesses. When the Evers administration asked last month if Wisconsin schools were … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Assembly Republican ask Evers for loan program to assist unemployed
State Assembly Republicans have a plan to assist thousands of people still waiting to have their unemployment claims sorted out, by the Department of Workforce Development. Majority Leader Jim Steinke spoke during a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday. “How long are these 140,000 people supposed to wait? How long can people go without […]
Crime & Courts
Rep. Moore proud of her vote on Justice in Policing Act on police reform
Congresswoman Gwen Moore says he’s proud of her vote on the Democrat backed Justice in Policing Act. Moore says the goal of the bill is to rein in police departments that mistreat the public that they’re supposed to be serving. “That addresses police misconduct, outlawing racial profiling, chokeholds, the no-knock warrants that killed Breonna Taylor.” […]
Titletown Report
Packers preseason schedule cut in half
NFL Training Camp start dates haven’t changed, but the number of preseason games on the schedule has. The NFL will trim two preseason games off of its schedule, as first reported by ProFootballTalk.com. A ESPN report said the first and fourth games of the preseason schedule will be eliminated, allowing teams more practice time for […]